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Drama in Altenried: the restaurant of the small animal breeders' association burns!
Fire in the restaurant of the Altenried small animal breeders' association in the Esslingen district on December 28th, 2025, fire brigade on duty, no injuries.
Drama in Altenried: the restaurant of the small animal breeders' association burns!
In Altenried, a small town in the Esslingen district, the restaurant of a small animal breeders' association was hit by a fire on Sunday afternoon, which caused excitement among the residents. As SWR reports, the flames and a thick cloud of smoke could be seen from afar. Flames shot out of the front door and were also visible through the restaurant's windows. You can't call it calm!
The fire brigade was on site with numerous forces, used turntable ladders and breathing apparatus and did not waste any time getting the fire under control. Residents were informed by the integrated Esslingen control center via the “NINA” warning app and asked to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors closed. The warnings also included advice to turn off air conditioning and ventilation to prevent possible smoke hazards, according to the Esslinger Zeitung holds on.
Overview of events
Surprisingly, there were no injuries in the fire, neither people nor animals, as the police confirmed. Despite the extensive efforts of the fire brigade, both the extent of the property damage and the exact cause of the fire are currently unclear. Large clouds of smoke at the scene of the fire, which were captured by various residents, are a clear indication of the threatening extent of what happened.
Although the fire brigade worked under high pressure and received support from forces from the Reutlingen district, the cause of the fire remained unclear to date. This event is not only important for Altenried, but also raises questions about fire protection in the region. According to analyzes and statistics on fire protection safety, which are regularly published by institutions such as vfdb, statistics in fire protection are of enormous importance in order to understand and improve preventive measures.
The local population is grateful that no one was injured. Nevertheless, concerns about future incidents are present. “You have to keep your eyes open,” as one resident aptly put it. The fire brigade remains on duty to extinguish any embers and ensure safety in the area. The investigation into the cause of the fire will certainly come into focus in the coming days.